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Less than Container Load

Ocean/Sea Freight · LCL

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Ocean/Sea FreightSea / intermodal

Less than Container Load

LCL

Cargo consolidated with other shipments in one ocean container.

Professional definition

Cargo consolidated with other shipments in one ocean container. Its precise legal, operational or charging effect depends on the applicable contract, carrier terms, route, jurisdiction and transport mode.

Example

Example: a logistics team records or applies “LCL” in the relevant booking, document, quotation or shipment milestone.

Where it is used

Used in ocean/sea freight operations, documents, systems and commercial discussions.

Common mistakes and things to remember

Confirm the precise meaning in the governing contract, tariff, official rules and provider terms; industry usage can vary.

Source

UN Trade and Transport Facilitation guidance

Use the linked authority and applicable national guidance for current requirements.